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Borrowing

KCLS is not responsible for damage to equipment that occurs while using library-owned material.

Last Updated: 09/22/14

Books, CDs, Cassettes, CD-ROMs, LPs, Kits, Players, Most DVD Sets*

28 days

eBooks, eAudiobooks

21 days

Magazines, DVDs**, Video Cassettes

7 days

Most Media Equipment***

1 day

Reusable KCLS bags

1 year, 1 renewal

Renewals

Except for media equipment and reusable KCLS bags, you may renew physical items that are not on hold for another borrower up to two times.

OneClickDigital and OverDrive digital downloads may be renewed once, if not on hold for another borrower.

*Television seasons and educational series with a runtime of over 5 hours. Look for the 28-day label on the box.

**Feature films and documentaries with a runtime of under 5 hours.

***Use in the library only

Last Updated: 03/23/15

Books, audio/video materials, magazines

$0.10 per item, per day

up to $3.00 max per item per loan period

Most Media Equipment

$5 per item, per day

up to $50.00 max per item per loan period

Reusable KCLS bags

$1.25 if lost

You will be charged a replacement cost for items that are 30 days overdue.

You may not borrow items if you owe more than $10.00.

If you owe $25 or more, your account may be sent to a collection agency.

Payments for account charges may be made in person at any library with cash or check; mailed to KCLS, 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah WA 98027; or made online through My Account (you must be registered with Bibliocommons).

Kids in grades K-12 can have up to $25 in fines forgiven on existing KCLS cards and start using the library again! Visit Fresh Start for eligibility requirements.

Last Updated: 01/16/15

How do I borrow materials?+-

Bring your library card and PIN to Self Check Out or the checkout desk, or provide photo ID with a birth date.

Where can I return library materials?+-

Return items checked out at a KCLS library to any of our community libraries. External book drops or Self Check In (at some libraries), which prints optional receipts, are available for 24/7 returns.